The coach supports teachers by helping with the how of teaching. S/he collaborates with teacher in designing instruction to meet the needs of all students. Multiple instructional strategies/processes are shared with teachers. The coach also coordinates with other specialists in the school to provide a seamless approach to the educational processes in the school, supporting the idea that literacy is a process, not content. The coach must maintain confidentiality and be responsive to the territorial limitations of teachers’ classrooms. The Nine Roles of Coaches. Joellen Killion, NSDC.
Instructional Specialist
The coach supports teachers by helping with the how of teaching. S/he collaborates with teacher in designing instruction to meet the needs of all students. Multiple instructional strategies/processes are shared with teachers. The coach also coordinates with other specialists in the school to provide a seamless approach to the educational processes in the school, supporting the idea that literacy is a process, not content. The coach must maintain confidentiality and be responsive to the territorial limitations of teachers’ classrooms. The Nine Roles of Coaches. Joellen Killion, NSDC.